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68panelman

04-13-2015 08:19 PM

Aluminum wheel cleaner for engine block&heads

Is there anything to spray on late model aluminum engines that have that white powder look?, Would wheel cleaner work and then a spray of lube?

eager_adventurer

05-21-2015 06:15 AM

Re: Aluminum wheel cleaner for engine block&heads

I use Meguiar's G14324 Hot Rims Aluminum Wheel Cleaner. I order it from Amazon.

thzpcs

05-30-2015 04:38 PM

Re: Aluminum wheel cleaner for engine block&heads

Any uncoated aluminum cleaner should work quite well.

68panelman

05-30-2015 05:23 PM

Re: Aluminum wheel cleaner for engine block&heads

OK, I'll try that. Any coatings to apply after clean an dry? Thanks guys

Willie Makeit

06-17-2015 02:08 PM

Re: Aluminum wheel cleaner for engine block&heads

I can't recommend this stuff enough for use on bare cast aluminum. Amongst my car buddies, we like to call it "magic juice" and we use it on everything from aluminum heads, blocks, intakes, timing covers and anything else that needs a good scrubbing. Spray it on and let it sit for a few minutes then scrub with a brass brush or red scotchbrite pad. It is acidic so latex gloves are a plus.

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O'Reilly's and Advance Auto carries it in my neck of the woods for about $7 a spray bottle.

Funny thing is I've never tried it on a set of wheels. :D

Amazon.com: Eagle One Etching Mag Wheel Cleaner...

1963c-10

06-22-2015 01:25 PM

Re: Aluminum wheel cleaner for engine block&heads

Quote:

Originally Posted by Willie Makeit (Post 7212917)

I can't recommend this stuff enough for use on bare cast aluminum. Amongst my car buddies, we like to call it "magic juice" and we use it on everything from aluminum heads, blocks, intakes, timing covers and anything else that needs a good scrubbing. Spray it on and let it sit for a few minutes then scrub with a brass brush or red scotchbrite pad. It is acidic so latex gloves are a plus.

O'Reilly's and Advance Auto carries it in my neck of the woods for about $7 a spray bottle.

Funny thing is I've never tried it on a set of wheels. :D

Amazon.com: Eagle One Etching Mag Wheel Cleaner (23 oz.): Automotive

How does it react with painted parts like engine blocks? I'd like to try this on my intake.

Willie Makeit

06-23-2015 08:13 AM

Re: Aluminum wheel cleaner for engine block&heads

Ive never tried it on painted parts so I can't say.

68panelman

06-23-2015 02:26 PM

Re: Aluminum wheel cleaner for engine block&heads

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Originally Posted by Willie Makeit (Post 7218631)

Ive never tried it on painted parts so I can't say.

I assume it would be fine if you spray carefully and wash it out liberally

1963c-10

06-25-2015 09:33 AM

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Thanks. I'd like to clean up the intake, but don't want to destroy my block paint in the process.

thzpcs

06-26-2015 10:43 AM

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I think it'll be fine as long as you rinse it off quickly.

Willie Makeit

06-26-2015 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by thzpcs (Post 7222164)

I think it'll be fine as long as you rinse it off quickly.

I agree but would be cautious to not spray it directly on painted parts. try it on the aluminum parts only.

esbstuff

06-28-2015 01:29 AM

Re: Aluminum wheel cleaner for engine block&heads

I use A to Z wheel cleaner with great results.

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